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the new york times is reporting that the justice department is redirecting resources of its civil rights division to scrutinize affirmative action admission policies that have been used to bring more minority students onto college campuses. the move, according to the report, is just the latest sign that the justice department is taking a more conservative approach under president trump and attorney general jeff sessions. >>> developing report out of minnesota after an explosion and partial building collapsed happened at a school this morning. a natural gas explosion rocked the minnehaha academy in minneapolis just after 8:30. school leaders say that all students and staff are safe but authorities do say that two people are still unaccounted for. police say that there were five adults who were hurt and taken to a hospital including one who was in critical condition and another who has since been released. christian college prep school is on summer break at this point. we do know there were sports practices and some camps being held there on campus. >>> check in with meteorologist steve pa
the new york times is reporting that the justice department is redirecting resources of its civil rights division to scrutinize affirmative action admission policies that have been used to bring more minority students onto college campuses. the move, according to the report, is just the latest sign that the justice department is taking a more conservative approach under president trump and attorney general jeff sessions. >>> developing report out of minnesota after an explosion and...
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james clyburn has been fighting for civil rights since he was a child. he will be the featured speaker. the lecture series highlights and honors the works of activists and civil rights leaders. tonight's talk starts at 7 pm. >>> on the peninsula tonight, several democratic leaders are hosting a town hall on new tax law. they are calling it, how will trumps tax scam affect you? it starts at 7 pm at the college of san mateo in the main theater in building three. >>> san francisco's interim mayor says he was not part of any political maneuvering prior to last week's surprise vote that put him in office. i sit down with him for a one- on-one interview. we discussed a number of topics . what he hopes to accomplish policy -wise and his reaction to the current turn of events that led to him being sworn in last tuesday. >> last tuesday's board of supervisors meeting, did you already know the outcome? >> no, i knew it would be a possibility, but nothing is a surety. >> the argument from some supervisors that i am sure you have heard is that it is classic old-scho
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this civil rights activists call for a boycott. he demands an explanation as to why johnson gave money to this campaign. the naacp president in san francisco was joined at a press conference with the oakland civil rights attorney to do enough the organization. >> this woman is racist. she has the support of our president who is a racist. we should not cooperate with evil. the good book says where your treasure is, this is your heart. back to the san francisco giants, mr. charles johnson has shown that his heart is on the side of oppression, terror, and racist practices. the giants president responded with a statement saying the giants organization is in no way condoning racist behavior. the giants have more than 30 owners and they come from different backgrounds and have their own political views. many give to democratic causes and many to republican causes and some of rain from politics altogether. neither i nor anyone else can control any of our owners support politically. doctor brown said if charles johnson and his support for
this civil rights activists call for a boycott. he demands an explanation as to why johnson gave money to this campaign. the naacp president in san francisco was joined at a press conference with the oakland civil rights attorney to do enough the organization. >> this woman is racist. she has the support of our president who is a racist. we should not cooperate with evil. the good book says where your treasure is, this is your heart. back to the san francisco giants, mr. charles johnson...
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he must not know his history, john lewis is a great humanitarian and civil rights leader. is not just about talk. he represents his district he passed out the voting rights act, he is a magnificent legislator, donald trump has no clue. it is great he took him on. but not very presidential. >> lee is boycotting the inauguration of donald trump because of his comments and today she will be live on the ktvu news at 4:00. >>> 23 house democrats have joined the boycott, seven from california along with congresswoman lee involving jared huffman and four others from southern california. >>> joel waldman on more of the back-and-forth between the president-elect and congressman john lewis days from the inauguration. >> on mlk day a few to simmering between donald trump and congressman john lewis. the congressman says he does not view mr. trump as a legitimate president in part because lewis believes russia interfered in the us election. mr. trump turning to his weapon of choice, twitter. congressman john lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district which is in ho
he must not know his history, john lewis is a great humanitarian and civil rights leader. is not just about talk. he represents his district he passed out the voting rights act, he is a magnificent legislator, donald trump has no clue. it is great he took him on. but not very presidential. >> lee is boycotting the inauguration of donald trump because of his comments and today she will be live on the ktvu news at 4:00. >>> 23 house democrats have joined the boycott, seven from...
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it was a civil rights call from our perspective . in those efforts about addressing the disparities, addressing incarceration, addressing the ills of this war on drugs . again, it's not enough. we are proud of the work we have done in california . they need to shut down state prisons and our current budget i will sign in just a few weeks, it calls for shutting down to state prisons . it calls for eliminating the department of juvenile justice . it calls for more probation reforms, all of this building on the work that we have done on prop 37, 30 37, 36 . all the things we can do to and be death penalty in california . one thing we know that our criminal justice system it it is not blind . it discriminates based on the color of your skin . it discriminates based on e a crim criminal justice system and i know this is gov., i live this every day . criminal justice system that treats people rich and guiltyof a lot people help a lot better than people who are poor and innocent . why are we doing something about it we have to do more and w
it was a civil rights call from our perspective . in those efforts about addressing the disparities, addressing incarceration, addressing the ills of this war on drugs . again, it's not enough. we are proud of the work we have done in california . they need to shut down state prisons and our current budget i will sign in just a few weeks, it calls for shutting down to state prisons . it calls for eliminating the department of juvenile justice . it calls for more probation reforms, all of this...
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we need civil rights lawyers that are therefore civil rights. not for civil settlements. that is why i gave him recognition. i must also recognize several families are here that came at great sacrifice, but they wante to be here, to be part of this because they understand the pai better then anyone because they have gone through the pain. i think that we should recogniz the mother of trave on martin, will you please stand. the mother of the mother of eri gardner, will you stand? the sister of john, will you please stand? the family right here in houston, will you stand? the father of michael brown, from fredericksburg, missouri,, will you stand? the father of ahmed aubrey, wil you stand? all of these families came to stand with this family because they know better than anyone else the pain they will suffer from the loss that they have gone through. i also want to thank all of those that helped to make this as easy as they could for the family. certainly we think again those in the financial and entertainment world that immediately jumped up and said to the family that the
we need civil rights lawyers that are therefore civil rights. not for civil settlements. that is why i gave him recognition. i must also recognize several families are here that came at great sacrifice, but they wante to be here, to be part of this because they understand the pai better then anyone because they have gone through the pain. i think that we should recogniz the mother of trave on martin, will you please stand. the mother of the mother of eri gardner, will you stand? the sister of...
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king was shot is now the location of the national civil rights museum. a new exhibit is open showcasing his impact. his message is just as relevant then as today. >> my father used to say, if we are going to really create the beloved community, there is no escaping martin luther king jr. >> reporter: his family says his memory can overcome even the sharpest divisions. >> we must learn to live together as brothers, and i add as sisters. if we work together, we will not perish. i believe that. >>> he was just 39 years old when he died but across the country, his work continues. at this museum in memphis to -- i'm lauren green. >>> here in the bay area, a group of students are unveiling a new exhibit honoring dr. king. it is on the second floor of the dr. martin luther king jr. library at the university. there will be a ceremony this afternoon at 3:45. many of the students expected to attend just returned from where they traveled the same path that he took 50 years ago. they documented their trip with photographs.>> i believe the best way to teach our stude
king was shot is now the location of the national civil rights museum. a new exhibit is open showcasing his impact. his message is just as relevant then as today. >> my father used to say, if we are going to really create the beloved community, there is no escaping martin luther king jr. >> reporter: his family says his memory can overcome even the sharpest divisions. >> we must learn to live together as brothers, and i add as sisters. if we work together, we will not perish....
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civil rights attorneys have called for federal oversight. in an interview last week, chief stephen ford says he's not opposed to it at this juncture. i'm open to embracing any and every resource that's available to us to get this organization back on track in antioch. greg lee ktvu fox, two news security guard, is being called a hero after stopping a carjacking in san rafael. investigators say it happened late monday afternoon at the montecito shopping center. the victim's just parked and was getting out of his car when someone punched him and demanded the car keys. justin williams, who works as a security gardner by heard the commotion. he separated the victim and the suspect who then tried to run. williams caught up, struggled with him before handcuffing him until police arrived. we're very grateful for the fact that he stood up for somebody who was being victimized. security guard you know, took action. he acted on how he felt and saw something wrong happening and then stood up for it. 41 year old edward carroll was arrested on charges of
civil rights attorneys have called for federal oversight. in an interview last week, chief stephen ford says he's not opposed to it at this juncture. i'm open to embracing any and every resource that's available to us to get this organization back on track in antioch. greg lee ktvu fox, two news security guard, is being called a hero after stopping a carjacking in san rafael. investigators say it happened late monday afternoon at the montecito shopping center. the victim's just parked and was...
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rights movement in my mind, callous war the following years sweeping civil rights legislation, the voting rights act all those things that that sperm from that movement during that time had it not been for those things i probably wouldn't be here. months before scott was born. four members of the kkk used dynamite to bomb the 16th street baptist church in birmingham. the blast killed four young black girls, including 11 year old denise mcnair, lisa's older sister. i think because people might have thought that this part about history was over and gone, um, but it reared its ugly head in the last few years, and so now this these stories need to be shared and told. all that history will not repeat itself. scott mcnair grew up watching videos and hearing firsthand accounts from family and friends who protest id segregation. peaceful demonstrations met with high power fire hoses and police dogs, despite what she witnessed and what was taken from her family. mcnair's parents made it clear. there was no room for hate in their home. mom and dad just said, you know, when i was little, and i asked
rights movement in my mind, callous war the following years sweeping civil rights legislation, the voting rights act all those things that that sperm from that movement during that time had it not been for those things i probably wouldn't be here. months before scott was born. four members of the kkk used dynamite to bomb the 16th street baptist church in birmingham. the blast killed four young black girls, including 11 year old denise mcnair, lisa's older sister. i think because people might...
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states. >> this is an assault on civil rights protection. we need to be vigilant. we can't take anything for granted. >> people have religious beliefs and so did the legislation late tour and the people that stayed in mississippi. >> they are proposing a bill in california that would end state sponsored travel with new laws. >>> they say 19 employees were found to have sexually harassed students or other students since 2011 that's. >> this is made under the public records act. >> they were strowd dents and 10 were employees. and now one of the victims will speak out in a couple of hours. >> last month, you see janet napolitano change how they handle sex misconduct. >>> this is the presidential primary. the winners tell the voters the tide is turning. >> ted cruz with a dom new england 48 to 35% over donald trump in yesterday's wisconsin primary. >> it is increasing the oadz of the republican party. and hold its first open convention. >> and trailing trump with more than 200 delegates. >> tonight is the turning point. it is the rallying cry.
states. >> this is an assault on civil rights protection. we need to be vigilant. we can't take anything for granted. >> people have religious beliefs and so did the legislation late tour and the people that stayed in mississippi. >> they are proposing a bill in california that would end state sponsored travel with new laws. >>> they say 19 employees were found to have sexually harassed students or other students since 2011 that's. >> this is made under the...
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the lgbtq is protected under the 1964 civil rights act. employers cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, and natural origin. the obama administration states it protects lgbtq persons , and the trump administration contends that it does not. the bloomberg wants the equal employment opportunity commission to back them up in their stance. >>> a bill to governor newsome that requires, the chosen names and genders of past graduates. it's intended to help protect the privacy of transgender graduates or those who identify as no gender. old records can inadvertently reveal that a person is transgender even if they have not made their change public. >>> seven states and washington, d.c. have current rules in place to allow people to change their gender without a doctor's approval. we have reaction on the upcoming change. >> you have to draw it in. it doesn't feel very affirming to have to draw in the box. >> drivers in pennsylvania will have three options to identify themselves. male, female, or x. a change is a big step forward.
the lgbtq is protected under the 1964 civil rights act. employers cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, and natural origin. the obama administration states it protects lgbtq persons , and the trump administration contends that it does not. the bloomberg wants the equal employment opportunity commission to back them up in their stance. >>> a bill to governor newsome that requires, the chosen names and genders of past graduates. it's intended to help protect the...
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. >>> the nation said a final goodbye to civil rights leader and longtime congressman john lewis. his funeral was this morning in atlanta, georgia following days of events to honor his legacy. ktvu's elissa harrington has the story . >> ♪ >> reporter: mourners gathered inside the historic ebenezer baptist church in atlanta to honor john lewis. lewis was known as one of the big six liters of the civil rights movement. he was all also a u.s. congressman. church bells rang 80 times to mark his 80 years on earth. an american flag was draped over his casket. attendees wore masks. >> we have come to say farewell to our friend in these difficult days. then have even made grieving more challenging, at a time when we would find comfort in embracing one another, love compels us to socially distance from one another. but make no mistake, we are together. >> reporter: three former presidents attended the funeral. george w. bush, built linton, and barack obama. >> america was built by john lewis's. he, as much as anyone and our history, brought to this country a little bit closer to our high
. >>> the nation said a final goodbye to civil rights leader and longtime congressman john lewis. his funeral was this morning in atlanta, georgia following days of events to honor his legacy. ktvu's elissa harrington has the story . >> ♪ >> reporter: mourners gathered inside the historic ebenezer baptist church in atlanta to honor john lewis. lewis was known as one of the big six liters of the civil rights movement. he was all also a u.s. congressman. church bells rang...
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this is a civil rights fight. >> reporter: there is 37,000 students in oakland unified school district. many refused to cross the picket lines and many are rallying alongside teachers. parents are scrambling to find safe places. the strike is going on, all schools remain open with substitute teachers. ktvu, fox 2 . >> we created a hotline to help parents get the latest information. the number is on your screen, 510-874-0400. call that number any time. you can visit www.ktvu.com to get information on solitary schools and a list of after school programs that remain open at www.ktvu.com . >>> there is no sign of a missing woman buried alive in a landslide friday afternoon. the women were walking a dog friday afternoon when the road gave way and clubs. a woman was rescued after being buried up to her shoulders. the search was called off because of high tide. there is the possibility that strong current carried her body out to the ocean. >>> 13,000 pg&e bonuses will not happen. they were for 2018 performance and they were set to be announced next month. in total, $130 million in performance
this is a civil rights fight. >> reporter: there is 37,000 students in oakland unified school district. many refused to cross the picket lines and many are rallying alongside teachers. parents are scrambling to find safe places. the strike is going on, all schools remain open with substitute teachers. ktvu, fox 2 . >> we created a hotline to help parents get the latest information. the number is on your screen, 510-874-0400. call that number any time. you can visit www.ktvu.com to...
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department of education's office for civil rights launched an investigation into the district that's in addition to federal complaints filed by the brandeis center and the anti-defamation league. the chairman of the brandeis center is kenneth marcus, who headed the office of civil rights in the trump administration. house republican kevin kiley of california read off part of that complaint. >> incidents include students repeatedly hearing anti-semitic comments in classrooms and hallways, such as kill the jews, non-jewish students asking jewish students what their number is referring to. numbers tattooed on jews during the holocaust, and jewish students being derided for their physical appearance and demonized as evil. >> without going into too much detail, martel says a total of nine anti-semitic incidents were reported and investigated. lawmakers pressed her on if that meant any firings. >> i'm not asking you to give us names or anything, but can you just tell us in general, has anyone been terminated? >> in general, i can say to you that i can't speak about personnel matters, but i
department of education's office for civil rights launched an investigation into the district that's in addition to federal complaints filed by the brandeis center and the anti-defamation league. the chairman of the brandeis center is kenneth marcus, who headed the office of civil rights in the trump administration. house republican kevin kiley of california read off part of that complaint. >> incidents include students repeatedly hearing anti-semitic comments in classrooms and hallways,...
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place more than 50 years after the passage of the civil rights act. we cannot simply turned away and dismiss those in peaceful protest. they are troublemakers, paranoid ? >> [ applause ] we can't dismiss it as political correctness or reverse racism. to have your experience denied like that, dismissed by those in authority, dismissed perhaps even by your white friends and coworkers, fellow church members again and again and again, it hurts. surely, we can see that. all of us. we also know what chief brown has said is true. that so much of the tensions between police departments and minority communities that they serve is because we asked the police to do too much and we ask too little of our citizens. >> [ applause ] >> as a society, we choose to under invest in decent schools. we allow poverty to fester so that entire neighborhoods offer no prospects for gainful employment. >> [ cheering and applause ] >> we refuse to fund drug treatment and mental health programs >> [ applause ] >> we flood communities with so many guns that it is easier for a teena
place more than 50 years after the passage of the civil rights act. we cannot simply turned away and dismiss those in peaceful protest. they are troublemakers, paranoid ? >> [ applause ] we can't dismiss it as political correctness or reverse racism. to have your experience denied like that, dismissed by those in authority, dismissed perhaps even by your white friends and coworkers, fellow church members again and again and again, it hurts. surely, we can see that. all of us. we also know...
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. >>> and remembering the life and work of civil-rights icons, the events around the area plant in honor of martin luther king jr. >>> the presidents legal team outlined his defense as we are now one day away from the start of the senate impeachment trial. we are in washington with the latest on what the presidents lawyers have to say, coming up. >>> this is ktvu fox 2 news at noon. >>> good afternoon to you, >> the san francisco 49ers are headed to super bowl liv with a chance to win what would be their sixth super bowl title. to get there, the 49ers dominated the green bay packers last night, winning 37-20. they will take on the afc champion, the kansas city chiefs. it will be their first super bowl appearance in 50 years for the chiefs. jason appelbaum in the studio with us, to think a year ago they were in the senior bowl in alabama. >> right, now they are in the super bowl. there is something about, with all due respect to every other professional franchise in the bay area. when the niners are good, there is just a different type of energy. it is just something with the niners and t
. >>> and remembering the life and work of civil-rights icons, the events around the area plant in honor of martin luther king jr. >>> the presidents legal team outlined his defense as we are now one day away from the start of the senate impeachment trial. we are in washington with the latest on what the presidents lawyers have to say, coming up. >>> this is ktvu fox 2 news at noon. >>> good afternoon to you, >> the san francisco 49ers are headed to...
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he's a civil rights activist who helped write the reverend martin luther king jr. s i have a dream speech . also, former stanford swimmer katie ledecky, she's the most decorated female swimmer in history so far, winning seven olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals. pelosi issued a statement on the medal, saying freedom was the vision of our founders has been the goal of our men and women in uniform and is our promise to our children. it is with reverence for freedom and respect for all who have received it that i am deeply honored and forever grateful. two national monuments here in california are expanding . president biden signed a proclamation expanding the berryessa, snow mountain and san gabriel mountains national monuments. berryessa snow mountain national monument stretches over seven counties, including napa. the expansion will add more than 13,000 acres of public land to the monument's original 330,000 acres, land that's considered significant to tribal nations. >> this is testament to the biden administration's commitment to open space,
he's a civil rights activist who helped write the reverend martin luther king jr. s i have a dream speech . also, former stanford swimmer katie ledecky, she's the most decorated female swimmer in history so far, winning seven olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals. pelosi issued a statement on the medal, saying freedom was the vision of our founders has been the goal of our men and women in uniform and is our promise to our children. it is with reverence for freedom and...
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department of education office of civil rights met one-on-one with those who wanted to voice their concerns on the district's handling of sexual assault and harassment claims. >> i think our students should receive the protection and benefits and services they are entitled to under the law. and our school campuses need to keep our kids safe and for determination. they are required to do that. under the law. it is not optional. >>> kathy jordan is one of the parents upset over deficiencies in the districts reporting of sexual assaults. first exposed in a series of to investigate reports last may. since then, a shakeup with the formal title ix compliance officer out and no new superintendent chosen after max mcgee a roughly resigned. the district was also under federal monitoring after failing to follow its own policies in reporting requirements. in a pattern of title ix violations. >>>>> i'm not confident at all and i don't think anything is going to happen. i would like to see our school serve our students and keep them safe. >> reporter: the newtown encore nader megan farrell recently upda
department of education office of civil rights met one-on-one with those who wanted to voice their concerns on the district's handling of sexual assault and harassment claims. >> i think our students should receive the protection and benefits and services they are entitled to under the law. and our school campuses need to keep our kids safe and for determination. they are required to do that. under the law. it is not optional. >>> kathy jordan is one of the parents upset over...
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the park would give the public a place to learn the civil rights story of mexican americans. there was already a national monument in current county to commemorate chavez. but a national park has much more prestige, and the idea has been floated for more than 20 years now. next monday, is the fourth of july, which usually means fireworks are hot seller right about now, but this year, there's a shortage of both the kind used in big community shows. as well as the safe and sane kind you can buy and light yourself. most fireworks are made in asia and pandemic lockdowns earlier this year means there is a shortage. that's because fireworks are in short supply and the cost of making them has gone up. shipping charges have also gone up more than 30. last two years . there was lines out the door. we don't have a lot of returning customers. the guys who did call me said are not able to purchase this year due to economic reasons. locally there will be a fireworks display in san francisco morgan hill beneath and conquered as well as shows at the shore line amphitheater, great america an
the park would give the public a place to learn the civil rights story of mexican americans. there was already a national monument in current county to commemorate chavez. but a national park has much more prestige, and the idea has been floated for more than 20 years now. next monday, is the fourth of july, which usually means fireworks are hot seller right about now, but this year, there's a shortage of both the kind used in big community shows. as well as the safe and sane kind you can buy...
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it is a civil rights. issue keith brown is with the oakland education association, just one of several groups that filed a complaint with the attorney general's office alleging discrimination with closures disproportionately affecting communities of color. ultimately the state listened. we do take it seriously, and it is a strong sign that the issues that have been raised by parents and the community have married and what the school district is doing is pretty serious, has been fighting for his son, max, who's in the special education program at carl b. monk elementary, accuses the district of lacking involvement in transparency in the process and has shared his experience with investigators. it is discriminatory in nature. that there are certain groups that are going to feel the pain worse than others, um students of color and the disabled. the attorney general's office would only tell us we can confirm that our office is gathering information beyond that, to protect its integrity, were unable to comment
it is a civil rights. issue keith brown is with the oakland education association, just one of several groups that filed a complaint with the attorney general's office alleging discrimination with closures disproportionately affecting communities of color. ultimately the state listened. we do take it seriously, and it is a strong sign that the issues that have been raised by parents and the community have married and what the school district is doing is pretty serious, has been fighting for his...
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the trip of more than a hundred women to trace their family's role in the civil rights movement. this is ktvu fox 2 news at noon. >> and good afternoon. mike has the dayoff. >> after shootings in gilroy, el paso, texaanother mass shooting. >> more than 200 mayors calling on the senate to reconvene. they want senators to pass legislation to address gun violence. after meeting with families of victims in el paso and dayton, the president has indicated that he may be open to calling congress back to washington. >> the love, the respect and also the saying let's see if we can get something done and republicans and democrats want to do it. >> there are two proposed bills to expand background checks. the house passed them earlier this year. another would expand red flag laws which allow for guns to be taken away from people who are at risk. law is in effect in california and several other indicates. >>> a large turn out is expected tonight for two town halls with members of congress. east bay representative is speaking at shore lot wood middle school in danville at 6:30 tonight. anothe
the trip of more than a hundred women to trace their family's role in the civil rights movement. this is ktvu fox 2 news at noon. >> and good afternoon. mike has the dayoff. >> after shootings in gilroy, el paso, texaanother mass shooting. >> more than 200 mayors calling on the senate to reconvene. they want senators to pass legislation to address gun violence. after meeting with families of victims in el paso and dayton, the president has indicated that he may be open to...
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what we're learning about the civil rights investigation into the santa clara county sheriff's office. the news at noon starts now this is ktvu fox two news at noon. good afternoon. i'm gasia mikaelian mike mibach new at noon. state attorney general rob bonta is launching a civil rights investigation into the santa clara county sheriff's office, according to bond to this investigation will seek to determine whether or not the sheriff's office has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional conduct, as follows allegations related to conditions of confinement at the county's jail facilities. resi it is time that truth comes to light, and we will use our authority under the california constitution to determine whether the sheriff's office has engaged in a pattern or practice of violating state. and or federal law and, if so identify and compelled the correction of any systemic violations of the communities, constitutional and civil rights. bonta also says he has not made any determinations about specific complaints or allegations or even about the sheriff's office policies and p
what we're learning about the civil rights investigation into the santa clara county sheriff's office. the news at noon starts now this is ktvu fox two news at noon. good afternoon. i'm gasia mikaelian mike mibach new at noon. state attorney general rob bonta is launching a civil rights investigation into the santa clara county sheriff's office, according to bond to this investigation will seek to determine whether or not the sheriff's office has engaged in a pattern or practice of...
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civil rights attorneys say the police department's problems are too big to fix without help. the time has come for major intervention, and this is what i'm asking in this four page letter to the us department of justice, civil rights attorney john burris calls for an investigation into the antioch police department, all for what he calls a sustained pattern and practice of racially biased policing. the department out of contro who are supposed to control the officers, the serom racist and homophobic text messages among officers to claims of falsifying reports, illegal searches and beatings of black and brown people. burris, who represents 13 plaintiffs in two major civil lawsuits, says he's interviewed 140 others who have similar stories. as you can't get real change with individual cases, but you can do it if you have pattern and practice and you have the amateur of the us government saying you are going to do this and you must do it right now, the texting scandal involves at least 45 of the 100 antioch officers. dozens have been suspended. some messages contain threats agai
civil rights attorneys say the police department's problems are too big to fix without help. the time has come for major intervention, and this is what i'm asking in this four page letter to the us department of justice, civil rights attorney john burris calls for an investigation into the antioch police department, all for what he calls a sustained pattern and practice of racially biased policing. the department out of contro who are supposed to control the officers, the serom racist and...
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wilson's family has hired civil rights attorney john burris. he says the family decided to file that lawsuit after new cell phone video of the shooting surfaced. it shows the officer advancing on wilson, who is backing up before the officer fired her singing. gun shot at close range became pretty clear to us that shooting death by this officer was unconscionable and surely ktvu illegal straight up excessive force. according to the officer's statement, wilson pulled out a folding knife and opened it after the officer approached him and attempted to speak with him. oakland's new police chief, has been on the job for about two months now and in addition to dealing with the pandemic, chief laurent armstrong is also raising awareness to help stop asian american hate crimes in the city chief armstrong spoke strong spoke to us today on mornings on two he told us extra patrols were added to oakland's chinatown and he's committed to protecting the asian american community. i want to make sure that we understand our community understands that when a crim
wilson's family has hired civil rights attorney john burris. he says the family decided to file that lawsuit after new cell phone video of the shooting surfaced. it shows the officer advancing on wilson, who is backing up before the officer fired her singing. gun shot at close range became pretty clear to us that shooting death by this officer was unconscionable and surely ktvu illegal straight up excessive force. according to the officer's statement, wilson pulled out a folding knife and...
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his killers were acquitted till's murder became a pivotal moment in the battle for civil rights. blog is not just about the past. it's about the president. and our future as well. from the bullets. in the back of ahmad aubrey. the countless other acts of violence. countless victims known and unknown. the same racial hatred that drove the mob to hang a noose. brought that mob carrying torches out of the fields of charlottesville just a few years ago. racial hate isn't an old problem. it's a persistent problem. the bill was passed after more than 200 failed attempts to outlaw lynching over the years, changes are coming to san francisco's historic castro theater. ktvu is amberleigh got a behind the scenes look at the renovations that are planned. remember in oregon that rises from underneath the stage at the historic castro theater in san francisco will remain a staple as part of its renovations, according to another planet, that company that took over management of the theater in january for the family who owns the theater and built it in 1922 , long as his movies are part of the p
his killers were acquitted till's murder became a pivotal moment in the battle for civil rights. blog is not just about the past. it's about the president. and our future as well. from the bullets. in the back of ahmad aubrey. the countless other acts of violence. countless victims known and unknown. the same racial hatred that drove the mob to hang a noose. brought that mob carrying torches out of the fields of charlottesville just a few years ago. racial hate isn't an old problem. it's a...
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it asks the justice department to look into the allegations of civil rights violations among antioch police officers. most of those allegations are tied to the racist and homophobic text messages involving at least 45 police officers. new at noon, a protest is underway in san francisco over the future of self-driving cars on city streets. taxi drivers and other opponents gathered at the california public utilities commission headquarters on venice. the cpuc is hearing from the public about a proposal to lift current restrictions on so-called robo taxis from companies cruise and waymo. critics say those driverless cars are unsafe and are in violation of the california vehicle code. there's flagrant violation of the vehicle code and yet they're allowing them on the streets violating this code. and we say that that cannot be the people of california can't have a double standard for the robo taxis, the tech billionaires and the public and the drivers. muni officials say about 90 complaints against driverless cars are filed each month. and in some cases have blocked the path of emergency
it asks the justice department to look into the allegations of civil rights violations among antioch police officers. most of those allegations are tied to the racist and homophobic text messages involving at least 45 police officers. new at noon, a protest is underway in san francisco over the future of self-driving cars on city streets. taxi drivers and other opponents gathered at the california public utilities commission headquarters on venice. the cpuc is hearing from the public about a...
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he said he wants the officers to be held accountable for civil rights violations. he also said the fact that the text message group included up to 45 people, including sergeants and lieutenants, means the entire department needs some sort of oversight going forward. some of the things they said. was so horrific that eternally made me cringe to think that these are the very people who are supposed to be serving the people of this community. hi knowing what i know. now this community more afraid of the police than the gangsters and criminals that when in their communities this morning, barry congressman mark disown you and john garamendi announced they sent a letter to the attorney general merrick garland, requesting that the department of justice investigate the antiochus police department addressing car thefts nationwide, attorney general bonta is saying about certain car models and the calls for possible nationwide recall over deficiencies that make those vehicles easier to steal. plus spacex launched its mega rocket this morning, but it exploded minutes after tak
he said he wants the officers to be held accountable for civil rights violations. he also said the fact that the text message group included up to 45 people, including sergeants and lieutenants, means the entire department needs some sort of oversight going forward. some of the things they said. was so horrific that eternally made me cringe to think that these are the very people who are supposed to be serving the people of this community. hi knowing what i know. now this community more afraid...
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they paid tribute to dr king by laying a wreath that script the nation commemorates the civil rights leader's birthday, january. 17th the president and vice president are set to deliver remarks this afternoon on the importance of passing federal voting rights legislation, which has been stalled in congress. we have more on the voting rights legislation for you today on the floor, dangerously cold weather gripping much of the northeast right now, as midi hicks reports that has prompted alerts for nearly 15 million people. the northeast region getting hit with extreme cold that is expected to reach wind chill value of minus 40 degrees. in some areas. the national weather service has issued when chill warnings and advisories from northeastern pennsylvania and upstate new york into central and northern new england, where any exposed skin could get frostbite. in a matter of minutes, you would start feeling any kind of exposed skin. start to get frostbite. boston's public school system announced on monday that it will be closed the high end boston is expected to be 12 degrees with wind chi
they paid tribute to dr king by laying a wreath that script the nation commemorates the civil rights leader's birthday, january. 17th the president and vice president are set to deliver remarks this afternoon on the importance of passing federal voting rights legislation, which has been stalled in congress. we have more on the voting rights legislation for you today on the floor, dangerously cold weather gripping much of the northeast right now, as midi hicks reports that has prompted alerts...
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and i like it into the civil rights movement. you know, when television brought the dogs, the water hoses and the beatings into everyone's home, we could no longer deny what was taking place. i think it's just a progressive march. that will continue. this is the marking point. attorneys note. local d a's now have a road map and encouragement to go after violent cops. there are cases that the austin should be prosecuted. if you prosecute enough opposite around that you would change the behavior of all of them because no one wants to get prosecuted. change is already happening. with de escalation and mental health policies, but the u. s has 18,000 police departments. we have our own work cut out for us, and we have had our share of cases that have caused pain. san francisco's chief supports national standards like those in the george floyd police reform act, so we don't have another incident like this, so we don't have it in our city. we don't have it in any other city in our nation, and that's the whole and reformers. hope mo ment
and i like it into the civil rights movement. you know, when television brought the dogs, the water hoses and the beatings into everyone's home, we could no longer deny what was taking place. i think it's just a progressive march. that will continue. this is the marking point. attorneys note. local d a's now have a road map and encouragement to go after violent cops. there are cases that the austin should be prosecuted. if you prosecute enough opposite around that you would change the behavior...
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ports and civil rights icon is soon going to be open to the public in new york city, the jackie robinson museums gala opening happened in manhattan. robinson's widow, 100, year old rachel robinson, cut that ribbon the museum contains around 350 artifacts forms glove. so, uh, eric holder got stuffed in cooperstown doesn't happen. we want to be the places as young people now say, a safe space where people will talk about race and not worry about, you know, sort of the initial backlash that happens when you say something on social media. the jackie robinson museum not only follows his baseball career and his service to the country and the army, it also follows his role in the civil rights movement. the museum opens to the public in september, former top ranked tennis star naomi hasakah begins tournament play the silicon valley classic this afternoon is the event as a wildcard after taking a break from the game last year, osaka helped start a conversation about the mental health of athletes when she refused to good when news conference at the french open and withdrew from the tournament. a s
ports and civil rights icon is soon going to be open to the public in new york city, the jackie robinson museums gala opening happened in manhattan. robinson's widow, 100, year old rachel robinson, cut that ribbon the museum contains around 350 artifacts forms glove. so, uh, eric holder got stuffed in cooperstown doesn't happen. we want to be the places as young people now say, a safe space where people will talk about race and not worry about, you know, sort of the initial backlash that...
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civil rights attorneys also say this is a positive step forward for the department. now, it remains to be seen if and when the vallejo police union will embrace this agreement. technically or they often historically have been at odds with the police leadership. so we will be reaching out to them. we have reached out to them to see if they have any response to this agreement. live in vallejo, henry lee, ktvu, fox two news. thank you, henry. oakland police are investigating several shootings that happened this weekend and left three people, including a teenager dead. as ktvu erasmus explains the violent weekend comes as some city leaders were already planning a community safety meeting for tonight. ali is live with these details. garcia. oakland mayor shang tao and other city leaders say they are trying to take steps to address crime. but one council member warns that the changes won't happen overnight. right. three people were killed in separate shootings across oakland this weekend. one of the incidents listed on this map was an assault. the other seven were shooting
civil rights attorneys also say this is a positive step forward for the department. now, it remains to be seen if and when the vallejo police union will embrace this agreement. technically or they often historically have been at odds with the police leadership. so we will be reaching out to them. we have reached out to them to see if they have any response to this agreement. live in vallejo, henry lee, ktvu, fox two news. thank you, henry. oakland police are investigating several shootings that...
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civil rights. they have selected state senator to enforce lewis on the ballot in november. more than 10 people applied to the house seat since the 80- year-old georgia representative died friday. the candidate will face off against republican angela stanton, king, in november. >>> and california's now suing the trump administration over its rule rolling back the affordable care act healthcare antidiscrimination protection. now, california's attorney general, javier and the attorneys general of massachusetts as well as new york are levering a coalition of 23 states in action. the lawsuit claims the trump administration is undermining a section of the affordable care act which prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, national origin, sex, age, or disability. >> everyone can access essential healthcare. section 1557 in the affordable care act was the first to comprehensively prohibit discrimination in healthcare. that finally brought healthcare laws in line with principles of everyone who is entitled to equal protection under the law. >> the trump administration has yet
civil rights. they have selected state senator to enforce lewis on the ballot in november. more than 10 people applied to the house seat since the 80- year-old georgia representative died friday. the candidate will face off against republican angela stanton, king, in november. >>> and california's now suing the trump administration over its rule rolling back the affordable care act healthcare antidiscrimination protection. now, california's attorney general, javier and the attorneys...
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department of education's office of civil rights. ktvu investigative reporter. brooks jarocz spoke with some of the athletes who say they just want those equal opportunities. he joins us here in studio with more books. signed settlement agreement means changes are coming to james logan high school. specifically it settles the score over equipment and resources between girls and boys sports teams. that all started with a few female athletes and one very persistent parent. hard work, teamwork and talent. it's what led to an undefeated season last year for the james logan high school girls basketball team. we work our hardest on the court and off the court to work together. i always love to sports, so. practice and looking forward to getting better. it's always been something that i've loved, but earlier this year they noticed something the boys team had that they didn't. this is a shooting machine, a tool to improve accuracy, agility and ability. trouble is the female athletes were told they're not allowed to use it. we played the same game, so seeing that we coul
department of education's office of civil rights. ktvu investigative reporter. brooks jarocz spoke with some of the athletes who say they just want those equal opportunities. he joins us here in studio with more books. signed settlement agreement means changes are coming to james logan high school. specifically it settles the score over equipment and resources between girls and boys sports teams. that all started with a few female athletes and one very persistent parent. hard work, teamwork and...
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it's widely regarded as one of the best nonviolent leaders in history, he spearheaded the civil rights movement from that time until his assassination in 1968. the landmark civil rights act of 1964 was the same year king became the youngest person to win the nobel peace prize at 35 years old and he is the only nonresident to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor. >>> president donald trump and vice president mike pence made a stop at the martin luther king jr. memorial in washington, d.c. the morning and they laid a wreath on the memorial in his honor and martin luther king iii and his family also placed a green and white wreath at the memorial. >>> in the bay area, nearly 2000 people jumped aboard the celebration trained to observe the life and legacy of martin luther king jr. the annual right has been called the freedom train and takes people from san jose up the peninsula on a 54-mile trek to san francisco and then passengers can go to the mlk march in the city and this year there was a gospel choir on board and the mlk trivia contest and plenty of activities for children.
it's widely regarded as one of the best nonviolent leaders in history, he spearheaded the civil rights movement from that time until his assassination in 1968. the landmark civil rights act of 1964 was the same year king became the youngest person to win the nobel peace prize at 35 years old and he is the only nonresident to have a national holiday dedicated in his honor. >>> president donald trump and vice president mike pence made a stop at the martin luther king jr. memorial in...
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imgrants and civil rights -- immigrants and civil rights activists across the country are praising the ruling. >> it was so incredibly heartening to see a federal appeals court na unanimous decision, composed of judges from right and left, come together. >> i hope this will solve the problem. and then they remove this from their ban. >> reporter: but most republicans say the 9th circuit got it wrong and ignored what they say is the president's right to challenge national security. >> they didn't even mention the name that gave the president the power. don't even mention that. >> president trump has already said he'll be appealing the decision. now, the question is, where will the administration turn? with a possible supreme court deadlock, the best bet might be to reissue the order. while others say he should twait for his nominee, neil gor such is put in place. >> judge gorsuch has been very careful in each of the meetings. and rightly so. he needs to be. that's what we expect for any nominee for the court. >> they will hold a hearing on a different legal challenge to the immigration
imgrants and civil rights -- immigrants and civil rights activists across the country are praising the ruling. >> it was so incredibly heartening to see a federal appeals court na unanimous decision, composed of judges from right and left, come together. >> i hope this will solve the problem. and then they remove this from their ban. >> reporter: but most republicans say the 9th circuit got it wrong and ignored what they say is the president's right to challenge national...
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the naacp is asking the justice department's civil rights decision to investigate the killing. they also want california to create an inspection -- inspector general to investigate police involved shooting. >> we need gun control in archimedes. we also need gun control in the police departments of the nation. >> the two officers involved are now on paid administrative leave as they conduct a use of force investigation. claudia cowan, fox news. >>> the attorney general there has ruled out criminal charges against two white baton rouge police officers in the deadly shooting of a black men. it comes 11 months after the justice department ruled out federal criminal charges in alton sterling's july 2016 debts. the 37-year-old was shot and killed during a struggle with baton rouge officers outside a convenient stores. two cell phone videos of the shooting quickly spread on social media. leading to nightly protests during which nearly 200 people were arrested. >>> former michigan state university dean who oversaw a clinic that employed larry nassar has been charged with sexually propo
the naacp is asking the justice department's civil rights decision to investigate the killing. they also want california to create an inspection -- inspector general to investigate police involved shooting. >> we need gun control in archimedes. we also need gun control in the police departments of the nation. >> the two officers involved are now on paid administrative leave as they conduct a use of force investigation. claudia cowan, fox news. >>> the attorney general there...
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rights mural at the boys and girls club. >>> the median price of a single home in the san francisco bay area as helped reach a new topic despite the epidemic at home sales are as high as they have ever been. >> reporter: we are stupid superexcited. i've been tweaked teaching 24 years. i never thought i could own a single-family home. >> reporter: this san jose teacher and family moved from a townhouse into a three bedroom, two bathroom home with an office and yard space. close to his children school. the cost, $1 million. >> we were able to find this compared to other things. we were at our max. >> reporter: according to the california association of realtors, 465,000 single-family homes were sold in the state in august. the highest level in more than a decade. while the median price of a home in california is $706,000, in the bay area, it is 1 million, $68,000. this time last year, it was $900,000. 18% increase. >> there has been a demand for homes for the last several years. we've had a load supply of homes for sale. >> while some people are leaving the bay area learning remotely,
rights mural at the boys and girls club. >>> the median price of a single home in the san francisco bay area as helped reach a new topic despite the epidemic at home sales are as high as they have ever been. >> reporter: we are stupid superexcited. i've been tweaked teaching 24 years. i never thought i could own a single-family home. >> reporter: this san jose teacher and family moved from a townhouse into a three bedroom, two bathroom home with an office and yard space....
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saturday dick gregory the iconic comedian and civil rights advocate passed away. he was one of the first black comedians to find mainstream success with white audiences in the early 1960s and he become the satirist that commented on racial division at the dawn of the civil rights movement. gregory sought political office running unsuccessfully for mayor of chicago in 1966. he died at the age of 84. >>> yesterday the legendary comedian and philanthropist jerry lewis passed away and we look at the legacy and how hollywood reacts to his death. >> reporter: his humor was a legendary. >> [ video playing ] >> reporter: comedian jerry lewis died sunday of natural causes and people are paying was asked to his star at the hollywood walk of fame. he was the king of comedy and remembering him as the master in the giant. his rubber faced antics inspired people like jim carey to get physical on their comedy, and jim carrey tweeted out sunday that that full was no dummy. i am because he was. all this comity coming out of one man. >> laughter is our safety valve. laughter helps
saturday dick gregory the iconic comedian and civil rights advocate passed away. he was one of the first black comedians to find mainstream success with white audiences in the early 1960s and he become the satirist that commented on racial division at the dawn of the civil rights movement. gregory sought political office running unsuccessfully for mayor of chicago in 1966. he died at the age of 84. >>> yesterday the legendary comedian and philanthropist jerry lewis passed away and we...
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the award is named after the civil rights leader. the metal is given to people who advocate for cultural understanding and human rights. the raiders and new england patriots have not commented about a report that they may be interested in signing kaepernick. his attorney headed to tmz kaepernick could join an nfl team as soon as next week. the attorney indicated the possibilities for the raiders and patriots for kaepernick has been out of football since the 2016 season. he is suing the nfl for allegedly colluding to keep him out of the league because of his demonstration during the national anthem. >>> the 49ers on kansas city to take on the chiefs . the defense has its work cut out . the chiefs are the highest scoring team in football this season. you can watch that game at 10:00 in the morning right here . the oakland raiders look for their first win of the season against the dolphins the team lost a close game last sunday against the broncos in denver . the raiders will look to bounce back against the dolphins team that is off to
the award is named after the civil rights leader. the metal is given to people who advocate for cultural understanding and human rights. the raiders and new england patriots have not commented about a report that they may be interested in signing kaepernick. his attorney headed to tmz kaepernick could join an nfl team as soon as next week. the attorney indicated the possibilities for the raiders and patriots for kaepernick has been out of football since the 2016 season. he is suing the nfl for...
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akob emis represented by civil rights attorney john burris. they are set to hold a news conference approximate about an hour. he has said previously he will like lie file a lawsuit in that case. >>> now to the oakland teachers strike which is now in its seventh day. this after negotiators for the teachers union rejected the latest offer from the school district. >> the board is schedule to meet this afternoon but ahead of that, several union solidarity rallies are being held across the city of oakland. jesse gary is live at one of them at laurel elementary school with more. >> reporter: good afternoon. this party started about an hour ago. >>> it is in full swing. you have dancing. you have a dj. you have plenty of food and you got lots of smiles. i it el you there is a different feel, a different air about this on day seven of the strike as the negotiations went late into the evening and into the early-morning hours and so a lot of people are hopeful they are getting close to the finish line. the seven agent day though, it started earlier at
akob emis represented by civil rights attorney john burris. they are set to hold a news conference approximate about an hour. he has said previously he will like lie file a lawsuit in that case. >>> now to the oakland teachers strike which is now in its seventh day. this after negotiators for the teachers union rejected the latest offer from the school district. >> the board is schedule to meet this afternoon but ahead of that, several union solidarity rallies are being held...
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while the obama administration used the civil rights act to protect transgender people. the trump administration says the justice department cannot expand the law. pelosi says it's another reminder of the administration's contempt for the lgbt community. >>> let's check in with rosemary orozco. what's the latest on tropical storm nate. >> yeah, still expected to move near the shore the area near the gulf coast as we get into your weekend. we'll talk about nate first. right now the winds sustained at 50 miles an hour and the movement of nate north northwest at 20 miles per hour. expected to scoot right past mexico before it does enter the gulf. here's a look at what we expect as we move into saturday. it's expected to strengthen into category one and then it looks like by sunday may actually move ashore. maybe even right there on the edge of louisiana. so we'll be tracking it for you that is expected to move again, ashore, perhaps by the end of the weekend as a weak category 1 and winds at 70 miles per hour 6" to 10" of rain perhaps. we are going to remain with dry condit
while the obama administration used the civil rights act to protect transgender people. the trump administration says the justice department cannot expand the law. pelosi says it's another reminder of the administration's contempt for the lgbt community. >>> let's check in with rosemary orozco. what's the latest on tropical storm nate. >> yeah, still expected to move near the shore the area near the gulf coast as we get into your weekend. we'll talk about nate first. right now...
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. >> sessions still pushing back on allegations, he holds racist views and wouldn't make civil rights a priority. >> department of justice must never falter and protect the civil rights oary american. >> in addition to tiller son and they are holding its first day of hearings for elaine chow to be the secretary of transportation. >> mike eem man yule, fox news. >>> president obama returned to where his career began and addressed in americans in chicago and he wanted people to get involved. >> if something needs fixing, then lace up shoes and do some organizing. if you are disappointed by your elected officials. grab a clip board. get some seths and run for office yourself. >> he was prawtd of his accomplishments to marriage equality and providing 20 million americanless with health insurance and became emotional as he thanked first lady michelle obama. >> for the past 25 years you have not only been my wife and mother of my children, you have been my best friends. > >> that was the speech we saw the first lady and melea take to the stage and the question. where is sosha. the youngest
. >> sessions still pushing back on allegations, he holds racist views and wouldn't make civil rights a priority. >> department of justice must never falter and protect the civil rights oary american. >> in addition to tiller son and they are holding its first day of hearings for elaine chow to be the secretary of transportation. >> mike eem man yule, fox news. >>> president obama returned to where his career began and addressed in americans in chicago and he...
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the family of the man shot and killed by san francisco police are now demanding a federal civil rights investigation. the family's attorney held a news conference in we were there.>> reporter: -- and we were there. >> reporter: john burth is asking for an external investigation of the mario woods case and an external review of department policies. it happened at this church. the family says they are outraged that the mayor ordered the police chief to review the use of force policies. they say the chief is biased in that african-americans in the latino community have concerns about the departments pattern and practice of engaging in unconstitutional policing. >> i speak for every mother. who has lost their baby. how scared he was. i wonder did he feel the pain. >> reporter: mario woods was shot and killed by police december 2 at a bus stop in the bayview district. he had a knife. police told him to drop the knife and when he tried to get away officers have fired. his family says that his body was riddled with more than 20 bullet wounds. coming up at 4 o'clock we will have more. we will
the family of the man shot and killed by san francisco police are now demanding a federal civil rights investigation. the family's attorney held a news conference in we were there.>> reporter: -- and we were there. >> reporter: john burth is asking for an external investigation of the mario woods case and an external review of department policies. it happened at this church. the family says they are outraged that the mayor ordered the police chief to review the use of force...
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in the civil rights movement in honor of rosa parks day in alabama. dedication for a new memorial will be held right near the spot where parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955. her arrest led to a bus boycott that eventually ended when the united states supreme court. ruled segregation on city busses was unconstitutional. the city of montgomery is holding a week of events reflecting on parks and the civil rights era. today is the start of san francisco shop and dying in the 49. this is a campaign to encourage people to buy holiday presence and eat at restaurants within the city's 49 square miles. holiday trolley with christmas carolers will pass right through commercial areas of the city. the mayor's office has just 1% increase in spending at local restaurants and stores. will provide a big boost to the san francisco economy also happening today in san francisco that tree lighting and civic center last year. it did not happen because of the pandemic in today's gathering in civic center plaza, starts at four
in the civil rights movement in honor of rosa parks day in alabama. dedication for a new memorial will be held right near the spot where parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955. her arrest led to a bus boycott that eventually ended when the united states supreme court. ruled segregation on city busses was unconstitutional. the city of montgomery is holding a week of events reflecting on parks and the civil rights era. today is the start of san...
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rights movement. some aspects of black history aren't just what we learned about in school or watched on tv. they're what we grew up hearing about at the dinner table images and films we see today of birmingham police in the 19 sixties spring fire hoses, sticking dogs on protesters and worse. many of those protesters were my family members and my family's friends. it was real for us growing up. when i decided to pursue a law enforcement career after graduating from the university of alabama, i couldn't have guessed my path would again cross an arc of history. i was a rookie cop with the loss and chief scott also talked about being a young black police officer in los angeles during the 1992 riots after four police officers were acquitted of beating rodney king scott says he had a front row seat to history that he would not wish on anyone. knew it knew in san jose's mayor, sam look, carter was continue. going to push for schools to reopen for in person learning a few minutes ago, marla carter, was it ho
rights movement. some aspects of black history aren't just what we learned about in school or watched on tv. they're what we grew up hearing about at the dinner table images and films we see today of birmingham police in the 19 sixties spring fire hoses, sticking dogs on protesters and worse. many of those protesters were my family members and my family's friends. it was real for us growing up. when i decided to pursue a law enforcement career after graduating from the university of alabama, i...
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of course, civil rights attorney john burris has also been involved in police reform with opd. he thinks, putting the chief on leave based on a single report is unfair. this is the case where a lot of misconduct if you will back conduct occurred from subordinates and not necessarily from him. it was really the officers who were engaged and often engaged in this conduct, and then that was covered up but investigative officers, but the report says chief armstrong ultimately bears responsibility for that lack of accountability. and oakland's new mayor and city administrator taken lightly, but we believe that it is critical build trust and confidence between the department and the public. the statement went on to say that quote additional findings may be forthcoming. assistant chief darren alison will serve as acting chief of the oakland police department. for now. what happens next to armstrong is unclear. he's not a union employees, so it's unclear what kind of hearing or recourse he has to get his job back. we'll have much more on this developing story and what it means for oakl
of course, civil rights attorney john burris has also been involved in police reform with opd. he thinks, putting the chief on leave based on a single report is unfair. this is the case where a lot of misconduct if you will back conduct occurred from subordinates and not necessarily from him. it was really the officers who were engaged and often engaged in this conduct, and then that was covered up but investigative officers, but the report says chief armstrong ultimately bears responsibility...
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they will not area civil rights attorney john burris says there needs to be statewide legislation that restricts when law enforcement officers use canines on people. each department can set its own rules or no rules at all. our investigation also found that blacks and hispanics were disproportionately bit by bit a area police dogs making up two thirds of the cases where race and ethnicity are tracked. burress believes the numbers point to racial bias with appalling consequences, and when i see it primarily against african americans and hispanics, well, you know, when you have a policy when that happens, i should be looked at like we look at racial profiling questions. but retired sheriff's commander said. hale says most people who are bit are violent suspects who refused to surrender. oftentimes the canine is released into a building or area where they can't see the suspect up close. we have no idea this guy. male female black white barge. small uh, all we know is that he's been involved in a violent crime . we only find out afterwards that he was hispanic or white or black or in the a
they will not area civil rights attorney john burris says there needs to be statewide legislation that restricts when law enforcement officers use canines on people. each department can set its own rules or no rules at all. our investigation also found that blacks and hispanics were disproportionately bit by bit a area police dogs making up two thirds of the cases where race and ethnicity are tracked. burress believes the numbers point to racial bias with appalling consequences, and when i see...
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back 27 years, plus, california's attorney general rob bonta, announces civil rights investigations into the antioch's police department. how it comes amid allegations of racist text messages among police officers, then san francisco supervisors unanimously call on the d a brook jenkins to release video of the fatal shooting of a suspected shoplifter by a security guard. but one supervisor is proposing that could help prevent such incidents in the future. the news at noon starts now this is ktvu fox two news at noon. let's begin with that breaking news in redwood city as the belmont police department is at the scene on the peninsula investigating a cold case disappearance that dates back to the 19 nineties. we see from up above detective searching the grounds of a home on farm hill boulevard and in a nearby park. let's bring in ktvu jesse gary live at the scene with what you've been able to piece together so far on this, jesse gasia belmont police detectives will not say what clues lead them here to this house, where they are currently working in the back digging, but they do say they ho
back 27 years, plus, california's attorney general rob bonta, announces civil rights investigations into the antioch's police department. how it comes amid allegations of racist text messages among police officers, then san francisco supervisors unanimously call on the d a brook jenkins to release video of the fatal shooting of a suspected shoplifter by a security guard. but one supervisor is proposing that could help prevent such incidents in the future. the news at noon starts now this is...
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that student filed a civil rights lawsuit after a guard allegedly put the.in a choke hold and then punched him. >> we have crews on the scene. this picture was taken by one of our photographers there. one oakland police vehicle has been damaged and you see them in this photo. a woman has been smashed. we'll stay on top of the developing news and bring it up to you on the 4. >>> people in pacifica has been forced to evacuate due to the crumbling cliffside. >> ktvu christina was there and is live with what the congressman had to say. >> reporter: hello gasia, and mike, this devastation is really dramatic. she's not only concerned about all of the stuff at risk right now. she's concerned baseball the future. as she took a tour this morning along with an administrator from fema, the state representative from the officer of emergency services, they took a look at the difference places in pacifica. they say that the state must declare a disaster before fema can come in before providing assistance to individual. given what's happening in pacifica, they're looking at other ways to try and get fund
that student filed a civil rights lawsuit after a guard allegedly put the.in a choke hold and then punched him. >> we have crews on the scene. this picture was taken by one of our photographers there. one oakland police vehicle has been damaged and you see them in this photo. a woman has been smashed. we'll stay on top of the developing news and bring it up to you on the 4. >>> people in pacifica has been forced to evacuate due to the crumbling cliffside. >> ktvu christina...
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civil rights attorney is representing the family of 23- year-old miles hall. hall was shot and killed on june 2nd by walnut creek police. his family called walnut creek police asking for help saying he was having a mental breakdown and was threatening them with a metal pole. the police say that hall was shot when he ran toward police with that pole. the family's attorney says that the police did not properly respond to a situation involving someone with a mental illness. >>> a sacramento woman says a wine rhode island fused to host her wedding to another woman. she and her fiance say they reached out to the estate and winely last week to book their venue for their wedding n. response, they were told the owners did not allow same sex wedding ceremonies on the property because of the oner's strong religious beliefs. >> if they don't want same sex marriages on their property, i mean, because of their religion, they are entitled to that. but at least make it known. >> at first, the owner suggested the couple hold the ceremony somewhere else but later reversed cour
civil rights attorney is representing the family of 23- year-old miles hall. hall was shot and killed on june 2nd by walnut creek police. his family called walnut creek police asking for help saying he was having a mental breakdown and was threatening them with a metal pole. the police say that hall was shot when he ran toward police with that pole. the family's attorney says that the police did not properly respond to a situation involving someone with a mental illness. >>> a...